Pathway 1 — Agroecology: Seed

An initiative in Southern Rajasthan promoted summer moong cultivation among tribal farmers, leading to increased income, better nutrition, and improved soil fertility, suggesting a potential large-scale agricultural reform policy.

कोरोना महामारी के चलते लॉक डाउन ने देश के सभी वर्गों को बुरी तरह प्रभावित किया है जिसमे सबसे अधिक प्रभावित होने वाला वर्ग जनजातीय समुदाय का है जिसे दैनिक आवश्यकताओं के लिए बाज़ार पर निर्भर रहने से सर्वाधिक मुसीबतों का सामना करना पड़ा है। बरसाती कृषि पर निर्भर रहने वाले लघु तथा सीमान्त किसानों  की आर्थिक स्थिति मजबूत नहीं होने से वे  महंगे  बीज खरीद नहीं पाता और स्थानीय रूप से अनुकूलित विविध फसलों और किस्मों की गुणवत्ता वाले बीजों की समय पर उपलब्धता नहीं होती जिससे उन्हें खेती करने में परेशानी उठानी पड़ती है।

This poster, titled "Dev Anaaj" (Divine Grains), promotes various millets as highly nutritious, easily digestible superfoods. It details the specific health benefits of Jowar, Bajra, Ragi, and others, highlighting their rich mineral and vitamin content.

This presentation outlines the shift from a centralized public seed system to a Community Managed Seed System (CMSS) in Andhra Pradesh, empowering Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) to produce and distribute quality seeds locally for rainfed agriculture.

An infographic titled 'Seed Mapping' charts the historical availability of various crop varieties from 1960 to 2020, indicating that while most seeds remain popular, the 'Kapi' cotton variety has become extinct.

An infographic titled "Seed Mapping" tracks the status of various crop varieties from 1960 to 2020. It highlights that the 'Kappi' cotton variety is now extinct, while most other traditional seed varieties remain popular.

Beej Utsav 2025, a Vaagdhara-guided initiative, united 9,454 participants to exchange 122 traditional seed varieties, reviving 8 near-extinct ones. The festival promoted seed sovereignty, traditional knowledge, and environmental conservation against market-driven agriculture.

This document is a comprehensive training guide for farmers on 'Hangdi Kheti,' a traditional mixed-cropping system. It details 14 sessions covering concepts, field preparation, organic pest management, seed conservation, and performance assessment.

This infographic maps the changing status of various seed varieties for paddy, maize, wheat, and millets from 1960 to 2020, classifying them as popular, becoming rare, or extinct over time in the Banswara district of Rajasthan.

An informational poster showcasing nine types of millets. It provides their names in Hindi, English, and their scientific names, accompanied by images of the plant, grain, and processed form. Contact details for VAAGDHARA are also included.

This infographic from the FAO illustrates several methods to enhance soil biodiversity, including diversifying farming systems, minimizing tillage, using integrated pest management, creating natural refuges, and maintaining soil organic matter to conserve this precious resource.

This document outlines the importance, benefits, and challenges of summer moong cultivation for tribal farmers in Southern Rajasthan, highlighting its potential to increase income, improve soil fertility, and enhance nutrition, while seeking government support for water and seeds.

Indian tribal communities face worsening conditions due to modern agricultural shifts away from traditional practices. The Community Managed Seed System (CMSS) is proposed as a solution to restore self-sufficiency, food security, and control over local seeds.

A report on the 'Food System Dialogue' held on World Food Day, October 16, 2023. The event focused on empowering smallholder farmers through panel discussions on market linkages, policy regulations, FPOs, value addition, and organic certification.

A comprehensive guide on groundnut seed production, detailing practices from soil preparation, seed selection, and sowing to fertilizer management, irrigation, and pest control. Includes post-harvest processing, storage techniques, and a visual guide to pests and diseases.

This policy brief advocates for seed sovereignty in tribal agriculture by promoting local, community-managed seed systems, composite crop varieties, and millets. It argues against dependency on multinational corporations for hybrid seeds to ensure food security and preserve biodiversity.